Located inside the Valley Market off Ventura Blvd, this is 1 of the 4 Lodge Bread Café locations in the LA area. It's a few doors down from Blue Bottle and offers a quaint outdoor seating area to drink in the sun's Vitamin D rays beneath the patio umbrellas. You might've seen their mobile bakery food truck by farmers markets in Torrance and Mar Vista or around Culver City with their signature, artisanal loaves, pastries, and giant cinnamon rolls. After all, they're known for their daily, freshly-baked breads like the Seeded Grain, Country Sourdough (it's naturally-leavened), Jerusalem Bagel loaf, crusty Baguettes, and a Brioche Challah that's specially baked on Fridays. You can find a variety of deli favorites, avocado toast, salads, and shakshuka on their menu. At its core, Lodge is a fusion of classic bakery goods meets Middle Eastern heritage. Everything is baked in their intimate kitchen and the staff is super nice & helpful. Of course, it's me so I deliberated between the shakshuka or a bread-y deliciousness long enough to have my friend just choose for me. She chose wisely! The Veggie Sammie was chock full of yum, wholesome goodness, and nature's vitamins to soothe my achy-broken arm. With gratitude, I indulged in their freshly-baked seeded-grain piled high with avocado, sprouts cucumbers, tomato, lettuce & shmeared with a zesty pepper aioli + a pickle on the side. It hit the spot, despite me not being hungry. Our order was #86 and it was a gentle reminder that thankfully, I only broke my arm, and not my neck. So I can return next time to enjoy their shakshuka--or avocado toast. read more

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THE GIRL ON THE REGISTER WITH GLASSES WAS EXTREMELY RUDE. Charged me $150, never gave me my lemonade, then had the nerve to ask me to pay again. Straight up fuck you attitude the whole time. Go wash floors, dumbass. Never coming back. read more

Lodge Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Welcome to Lodge Bread - Woodland Hills Located at the Valley Country Market shopping plaza with other great gems. Lodge Bread has shared outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi and solid service. They seem quite busy in the am, for the morning patrons and early risers. An abundance of bread, cafe style options, ready to go bites and delights as well as beverages. The aromas are amazing and they definitely have a great flow, though they did forget my cold brew order for some odd reason, they usually never miss a beat. Team Vegan Caesar Salad! And team Fresh Veggie Sammie! They have a variety of baked things, salad stuff, sides, sammies (sandwiches), toasts (including avocado) and breakfast meets lunch style items. It's a full crew at the lodge from 8am til 4pm daily. Definitely on the moderate side of coast, though being a small biz and one of only three locations in Greater Los Angeles, they definitely make the effort for quality as well as quantity. And I do love supporting small as well as Veteran-owned gems like this. A lot of the bread is dairy and egg free, which I'm all for - especially their Ancient Grain Loaf, Sprouted Rye, Focaccia and Olive Loafs. Parking is lot with up to 2 hour validation with QR code scan in and out at the business you visit. Street parking also available along Ventura Blvd/De Soto Ave where Lodge Bread resides. Dog friendly outside. Restrooms available. Very accessible. And open to all. read more

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Lodge Bread serves good food. Good quality ingredients and fresh bread. We ordered sandwiches and enjoyed every bite. I got the tuna sandwich that tasted amazing. My son ordered the ham and cheese on a baguette and loved it. So far everything we have tried here over the years has been amazing. We also got a Jerusalem bagel to go for dinner later. Customer service is friendly and welcoming. A great place to have breakfast and lunch. Try them out. You won't be disappointed. Their croissant and pastries as amazing as well Lots of outdoor seating. Great ambiance. read more

Lodge Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Swung by after a morning workout. Personally had an americano. Didn't end up trying a pastry even though a lot of folks were. There is some seating outside. Limited parking in the plaza. read more

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I dont know about othet items on the menu but pastrami sandwich wasnt good - ended up costing $26 after tax, the meat was dry and salty, lack of cole slaw, bread was like a rock. The overall taste was good but everything else wasnt. The cafe is located in a quite cool looking area with trees and bushes. Service was fast. The place is pretty popular among locals so I might try to eat something else here read more

Lodge Bread - Smoked Pastrami - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My breakfast sandwich was flavorful. The sesame brioche bread was so light and perfectly toasted. My over easy egg was overcooked but it worked out fine. My friend said it was the best sandwich she ever had. That was only 1 bite in. She loved the homemade jam and ricotta toast. She devoured it and the apologized for not offering a bite. I was so full from my sandwich I didn't notice. The sausage roll is a new item. Bread was flaky and perfectly crispy. Sausage had a kick! I tried a piece after I had my breakfast sandwich so I'll try the rest later. Not my fave. Cashier was super friendly and patient since it was our first time. Very helpful and understanding in explaining all the choices. It's pretty much a self serve restaurant. Asked for a refill and an additional cup of water and it took a minute. Asked for a to go box and never got it. There is no seating inside. Probably only 6 people max fit to wait in line inside. There's plenty of tables outside with large umbrellas. Lots of trees so there's debris on the table and chairs. Chairs are horribly uncomfortable metal chairs. Table legs are so narrow my knees didn't fit. The restaurant is in a crowded strip mall at the end. Parking could be difficult. Located in Woodland Hills so there's a small window that you can actually eat there. Summers are too hot and I can't imagine it's enjoyable in the rain. read more

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TLDR: 5/5 - Lodge Bread does it again Do you know the amount of times I've tried to get myself back here? Ordered: Country Loaf: 5/5 - Yeah so um was not expecting the loaf to be an absolute boheameth? For $11? Safe to say I demolished it. Good Bread. Blueberry Scone: 5/5 I was already eyeing the scone but im glad he reassured me to get it because holy cow, this was the best scone ive ever had. First off it was huge? Second my god..it was moist!! It's also sweeter than other scones probably due to the caramelization sugar on top but it doesn't make it textbook sweet. In fact, all together it doesn't really make it sweet its just unexpected at first but its a good balance overall. Actually obsessed with this. Cinnamon Coffee Cake: 5/5 I gave this to my friend but she loved it! Iced Dirty Chai: 4.8/5 5/5 alone for presentation they served this so fancy for just a togo order. This is what I'm talking about when I want a dirty chai. Good blend, good flavor, and just a little sweetener. Ambiance: 5/5 Granted its sunday but it was still pretty crackin for 9:45A. Its all outdoor seating but its nicely dispersed so you dont feel like its as crowded as it is. Mostly shaded too. Service: 5/5 I'm so sorry I forgot the gentleman who helped me but I was indecisive and he gave me the coffee cake for free! And reccomended the scone You're a real one fam! So glad this place still hits the same all these years later. read more

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This spot is an upper scale bakery in Woodland Hills that bakes some of the best croissants in LA. They make croissants out of sourdough and they are nothing short of amazing. A perfect combo of savory and sweet notes, with incredible texture of perfectly crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. The bakery offers multiple croissant options, but I prefer mine plain, so I can really savor the flavor of their amazing sourdough. I also order their hot latte to complement my croissant and head straight to their tree covered patio to enjoy my food. The service here is great, the space carries positive aura and the tree-covered patio with around 10 tables is awesome. Will definitely come again! read more

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Lodge bread has so many different options to choose from and you know whatever you choose will have the highest quality ingredients! The parking lot can be a bit tricky depending on the day and time. You order at the register and then they bring it to you. There is no seating indoors but plenty of seating outside. While I love it, I feel like the price is a bit too steep with the 4% charge to support the employees. I think it is great and very important to support their employee's wellbeing but it should be the company doing that already. Their prices are steep as it is so it should be built in to that. Tip- stop at blue bottle next door before to get a great coffee or matcha to go with your meal! But, Lodge Bread has a really good vanilla latte! read more

Lodge Bread - Cinnamon Sugar Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been going to lodge bread for over 5 years this places is definitely one of my top picks for an amazing sandwich or even just a loaf. The service here is quick lines go by fast and you'll always find a table even during Sunday brunch hours. Even from opening this places has a line of people ready for their fix. I love everything about lodge bread the seating outside is nice and shaded by the trees and umbrellas. I HIGHLY recommend any of the sandwiches I haven't had a bad one to date way different from what they had 5 year ago. If you haven't been here in a couple years it's definitely changed for the better and it was already a 10/10 My partner loves the mint lemonade perfect tartness not too sweet! During Covid they used to sell starter and dough I don't know if I they still do but if they do for their sandwich bread need it now please and thank you read more

Lodge Bread - Turkey Pesto Sandwich (in the back) and Salame Rosa (in the front) we switch halves ‍ - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We ordered a couple of their sandwiches--the pastrami was good not great and the egg bacon sandwich was tasty. The bread for the egg and bacon sandwich was fluffy and tender but the bread for the pastrami was not as enjoyable. The environment is nice on the patio. As for some details, this plaza is run by metropolis parking so don't forget to scan the QR code. Lodge is in the back of the area and they have outdoor dining--the sandwiches took a bit of time to come out but nothing excessive. I will say that the tables are very small. Pictured you can see one of my legs fits comfortably where two legs are meant to be. Of course I have large legs but I am saddened by the continual move to uncomfortable small chairs that dig into your glutes, hips, and thighs. I know it helps restaurants turn the tables over quicker but just uncomfortable. We got water from the container and it tasted like straight up fabuloso, LOL. When we asked about it they clearly were deflecting and saying something vague. A cute vibe with potential but I don't think they have executed with the sandwiches and some logistical components. read more

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I literally found this place randomly because I just wanted a sandwich for lunch... and I'm so glad I did The focaccia bread was SO soft and fresh, like actually perfect. A little crispy on the outside but super fluffy inside. And everything in the sandwich just went so well together, nothing was too much, nothing was missing. Just really good, fresh ingredients that all paired perfectly. It's one of those sandwiches that looks simple but tastes sooo good. Service was so fast and friendly! Ambiance is nice, it's mainly outdoor seating but they have umbrellas to block the sun on a hot day! Definitely coming back, this was such a good random find. read more

Lodge Bread - Salame Rosa Sammie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was an okay breakfast place but nothing special. Food was pretty average, nothing really stood out, and it didn't feel worth going out of the way for. Service was fine but overall the experience was just very so so. If you're looking for a better option, Peddlers Fork is definitely the move ( calabasas). Much more consistent and a better overall breakfast experience. read more

Great brunch , yummy pastrami and fresh bread. Loved the ricotta jam toast as well. Their shakshuka although fresh was very sweet though, it almost was a borderline dessert instead of something savory that caught me off guard. But other than that it everything else tasted fresh and on point read more

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FANTASTIC! I have come here so many times, it might even be my third space. It's casual, yet cute and so delectable. Nothing here feels greasy or fast, all the food feels very intentional and made with love. Some of my favorites: egg salad sandwich, tuna sandwich, breakfast sandwich, pastrami sandwich. Yes I do realize they are all sandwiches and that it's like half the menu, point is you can't go wrong. I will only say that I wish their orange juice was fresh squeezed. But it's fine! Nothing beats yapping over brunch/lunch here and then strolling the center's shops. Also love the staff, always so kind xx read more

Lodge Bread - Breakfast Sammie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Our friend recommended this place. We've been going to Blue Bottle Coffee next door and never noticed Lodge Bread. We ordered their sandwiches and some pastries which were all great. Nice place to chill, hang with friends and have good food. Lots of seating available outside. Parking does have a fee. $7 for less than an hour is crazy, but that's not their fault. read more

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Love the shakshuka! We were in the neighborhood and wanted to grab a quick bite last weekend, and I can now say we have a new spot to start the weekend right. It has a tiny interior, you order at the front, and there's a good sized outdoor seating area. Service is pretty fast as well. One of the best shakshukas we've ever had! Just so good. You really must treat yourself to a great brunch whenever possible. The chai latte and veggie sammy were also pretty good. Will definitely be back. One thing to note: I'd really like them to be more cautious with the toothpicks, as one still had its plastic wrapping and ended up inside the sandwich. If I hadn't noticed it, I probably would have eaten it. read more

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Lodge bread is a small place with outdoor seating only. What it lacks in interior seating it makes up with everything else. I've had the turkey and pastrami both were solid. The cinnamon toast tasted like childhood in the best way and the cinnamon whoopie pie might be one of the best things I've eaten. The parking lot is packed but if you scan the little QR code by the door it's free. Also don't buy a water when you go to check out, they have free water available. Unless you want to impress your friends with a $5 canned water and if that's the case, you're very sick my guy. read more

I love everything about this place! The food is tasty, the service is good and it's located in such a nice sunny area so the vibe is always good read more

Lodge Bread - Chai Latte Granola - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great sandwich place, good outdoor seating. Portions are quite small Both sandwiches taste great read more

Lodge Bread - Breakfast Sammie Fresh Veggie Sammie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute atmosphere and outdoor seating . Dog friendly but be prepared to wait . Food is good but kinda expensive for a sandwich in my opinion . I think they have good options and something for everyone read more

A friend introduced me to Lodge Bread a few years ago at their West LA location, and I've been a loyal customer ever since. Everything I've ever had , the bread, pastries, and food , has been consistently amazing and truly unlike any other bread I've tried. The quality is unmatched and you can absolutely tell they use the best ingredients. I've also been to the Topanga location many times for pickup and delivery, and they continue to impress. The staff at both locations is wonderful, friendly, and always welcoming, and the food is consistently excellent. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch, fresh sandwiches, or just the best bread and pastries to take home, you won't want to go anywhere else once you try this place. My all-time favorite is the Country Loaf, and I love that they'll slice it for you if you ask. Highly recommend! Also, they are kosher. read more

Such a great local spot! I was pleasantly surprised by how many kosher options they offer, and everything feels genuinely homemade and thoughtfully prepared. The fresh bread is absolutely delicious--warm, soft, and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. They also have way more lunch/breakfast options than I expected, which makes it an easy go-to whether you're grabbing something quick or sitting down for a full meal. My top recommendation is definitely the shakshuka. Perfectly seasoned, comforting, and served with that incredible bread. read more

Jared was phenomenal with customer service and we felt very welcomed on our first visit

The Woodland Hills location might just be my favorite Lodge Bread spot. It's located in the Valley Country Market and has great outdoor seating options. The appeal of this one is you can easily stroll some of the other vendors after chowing down. If you've never tried Lodge Bread, their bread is top notch. I mean I'd hope with a name mentioning "Bread". Our favorites are the pastrami sandwich (one of the best in my humble opinion) and the Cobb salad. It photographs so beautifully that you'll be reluctant to eat it! Tip: Don't forget to validate using the QR code or they'll send a parking fine to you in the mail. read more

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Flakiest croissants I've ever had in the area!! I love the the almond croissant and the Shakshuka. The egg croissant sandwich is amazing too. There' no indoor seating, only outdoor. read more

Lodge Bread - Shakshuka with fresh bread - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My usual go-to at Lodge is the ricotta and seasonal jam toast, but today I was craving a runny egg and the guy at the register recommended the avocado toast with a runny egg on top. It did not disappoint! The radish added some nice crunch, and the olive oil and lemon juice added great flavor, and of course the runny egg was the perfect umami on top. I also got a mocha latte with almond milk, which came with a lovely milk pattern on top, and it was really nice to sit outside in the shade and just relax while enjoying this delicious breakfast. read more

Lodge Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lodge Bread is such a solid spot. Super cute outdoor seating -- perfect for bringing your dog or meeting up with friends. The coffee is pretty good, and the food really shines: their BLTs are delicious, and don't even get me started on the chocolate chip cookies ‍ Service is good too -- they do get busy, but the team handles it well. Shoutout to Sim, Jared, Mark, David, and Derek -- all amazing and super friendly. Overall, great vibes, great food... wowwwwwwww grape read more

Excellent food, and I love their big fat pita sandwich. I also love the cinnamon bun but I wish you could order an extra side of the cream cheese frosting. read more

When I saw Lodge Bread on Yelp and everything looked so appealing, I just had to visit. My friend and I arrived around 10:15am. The place itself is aesthetically appealing. It is located in the center next to Blue Bottle Coffee. Because we had never been there before, we were looking at the menu and admiring the loaves of bread on display. The employees were very serious and did not acknowledge us. When we stood at the counter to order, there was however, a young man who smiled at us and asked what we wanted. I ordered the Matcha Latte and my friend ordered the Vanilla Latte. We sat outside on the patio at our table- (which was actually two tables next to one another, put together with 4 chairs) and waited for our drinks. Now here is the reason for only 3 stars: The server approached our table with our drinks and went out of his way to place them on the opposite side, rather than directly in front of us. He neither made eye contact nor acknowledged us verbally, and subsequently walked away. This behavior is quite unusual in food service. The beverages were satisfactory and we initially wanted to order a loaf of bread to go but decided not to after the way our drinks were delivered. Unfortunately, the lack of customer service detracts from what could have been an exceptional experience. read more

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I've seen this place a couple times when I was in the plaza. I was curious and decided to look on their website. I had no idea they did sandwiches. I went for the first time and ordered the Salame Rosa. This may of been one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The bread was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I'm so curious if they make this bread in loafs? I sat outside and ate / they have a bunch of tables and it really was a wonderful experience. I did try the vegas Caesar salad, wasn't my fav, but still good. I certainly don't want that to take away from how good this place was. Bread... amazing.... Sandwich... to die for... I'll be back!! read more

Lodge Bread - Vegas Ceasars salad - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have been here twice now. Each time I have bought a few items. Blueberry Scones 10/10, Cardamom Knots 7/10, Banana Bread 6/10, Chocolate Croissants 9/10, Almond Croissants 9/10 and Chocolate Chip Cookies - 1st time 10/10, 2nd time a friend found a spring in one while eating it... Upon calling the Woodland Hills location we purchased everything from they informed us that they could not assist us because they do not bake the cookies at that location.... Why where they are made matters when it comes to helping us I don't know. Tried calling the number they gave us and no answer... read more

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The bread and food here is delicious! If you can get hummus, tuna and shashushka to take home it is so good with some of their bread or try the shashushka on pasta or eggs or anything really. read more

Bread Only Review: if you're not a breadhead, this review isn't for you. I didn't try coffee drinks or pastries or pies or even sandwiches. I'm about the bread, and Lodge is good at it. Very good. It's really sad that a place called Lodge BREAD has hundreds of reviews that don't mention it. I ordered two breads, a pretty straightforward T85 (medium extraction) sourdough that was expertly made, with a moderate open and regularly shaped and distributed crumb. The crust was not too thick, but crisp and blistered as it should be. They clearly use a young starter, as the acetic acid was not too forward and balanced nicely with the sweet and nutty flour. The ancient grains bread was excellent as well. It showed the signs of less aggressively strong gluten and had a nicely tender crumb, but the seeds, though delicious, overwhelmed the flavor of the bread for me. That's not a complaint, just a personal preference. I did try to ask some questions about the bread on a tech level and I was informed that the baker was not at the bakery. I have a feeling they regionalize production, but if you want honest, authentic artisan sourdough, this is the best I've found in LA with the exception of Tartine. Good bread. read more

The place had a nice vibe with plenty of outdoor seating. The service was ok, could've been better if the waiter had been a bit friendlier. That said, the coffee was good, and I really enjoyed the lox sandwich. read more

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I honestly haven't had a single bad thing here. The pastrami sandwich and chai tea are my usual, but the shakshuka is so good too. My husband and I have basically been working our way through the whole menu, and everything has been delicious and consistent. We're never disappointed. read more

Lodge Bread Co. in Woodland Hills is hands-down the cleanest, most delicious spot in town. Everything is sourdough-based, which has been a total miracle for my gluten intolerance--I can finally enjoy normal bread again without any issues! The quality is unmatched, but the people make the experience. A massive thank you to Jared, Sim, and Renz for the incredible service and for making every visit special. If you want fresh, intentional food that actually makes you feel good, this is the place. read more

We had a fantastic breakfast here! Everything we ordered was delicious. The cinnamon roll was absolutely massive, and hands down the best I've ever had. Soft, gooey, and full of cinnamon flavor. The lattes were also great, made with high-quality coffee and perfectly balanced. I had a breakfast sandwich that was tasty and satisfying, though it needed a little kick, which was easily fixed with some hot sauce. Great spot overall with quality food and a cozy vibe. Will definitely be coming back next time we're in town! read more

Lodge Bread - Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Only for the loaves of bread I would probably give a 3.5. I was in the neighborhood and googled "bakery", and found Lodge Bread. It's at the back of the parking lot. It is a very nice place, and the people who work there are very nice, friendly. There is a nice side garden with table and chairs to eat. I only wanted to order bread, so I ordered a Country Loaf and a Cheese Loaf to bring home. Sticker shock: $28.00. Both loaves were ok. Very dark and crusty. I would have liked more cheese in the cheese loaf. But we enjoyed both loaves, and the country loaf made great toast. If I happened to be in the area again I think I would like to try a sandwich and enjoy the patio. This review is only for the bread loaves, not for the sandwiches or pastries. There were lots of things that looked good that I would like to try in the future. read more